1978 Porsche 924 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 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 7 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 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:
| 1978 Porsche 924 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Porsche | Bitter |
| Model | 924 | SC |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
