1980 Bitter SC vs. 1999 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 19 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 Bitter SC. 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1999 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | F355 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 373 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 | 1350 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
