1980 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 4 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 76 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1984 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Bitter | Mitsubishi |
| Model | SC | Starion |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1125 kg |
