1980 Bitter SC vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1980 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | SC | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1799 cc |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
