1982 Bitter SC vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 868 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Bitter | Fiat |
Model | SC | 850 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |