1981 Bitter SC vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 26 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Ascari A10.
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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 2007 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2007 Ascari A10 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 | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ascari |
| Model | SC | A10 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 2.8 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2636 mm |
