1983 Bitter SC vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 635 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Bitter | Fiat |
| Model | SC | 850 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 30 L |
