1982 Bitter SC vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 9 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1982 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 100 kg more than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
