1982 Bitter SC vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Bitter SC would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1982 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 214 kg more than 1982 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Bitter | Aston Martin |
| Model | SC | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
