1979 Bitter SC vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 780 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Bitter | Lotus |
Model | SC | Seven |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |