1980 Bitter SC vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 29 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bitter SC | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bitter | Lotus |
Model | SC | Elise |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |