1982 Bitter SC vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 6 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 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 15 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Bitter | Porsche |
Model | SC | 944 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |