1979 Bitter SC vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 343 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 558 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Bitter | Porsche |
Model | SC | 917 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 798 kg |