1980 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 302 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Bitter SC (248 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Bitter | Lancia |
| Model | SC | Beta |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
