1981 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | SC | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.6:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |