1981 Bitter SC vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 17 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 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC.
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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | F355 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
