1979 Bitter SC vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 72 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 308.
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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 308 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
