1979 Bitter SC vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 6 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 185 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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 @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Bitter | Lotus |
Model | SC | Excel |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |