1981 Bitter SC vs. 2004 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 23 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 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, 2004 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 2004 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | SC | NSX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
