1982 Bitter SC vs. 2001 Honda S2000
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 19 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1982 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Honda S2000.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 2001 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | SC | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
