1979 Bitter SC vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 32 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 887 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 76 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 812 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Bitter | Koenigsegg |
| Model | SC | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| 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 | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
