1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 324 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
| Model | GT | SC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
