1982 Bitter SC vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 12 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | SC | 911 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
