1982 Bitter SC vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 870 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Bitter | Fiat |
| Model | SC | 500 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 44 L |
