1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
Model | 1750 | SC |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |