1979 Bitter SC vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 169 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
Model | SC | Corvette |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 678 Nm |
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 | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |