1981 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 623 kg more than 1981 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | SC | 400 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |