1979 Bitter SC vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Tatra T613 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1985 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC.
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, 1985 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Bitter | Tatra |
| Model | SC | T613 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |
