1983 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC 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 17 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Bitter | Peugeot |
| Model | SC | 505 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
