1979 Bitter SC vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 69 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC. 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Bitter | Maserati |
Model | SC | Bora |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |