1983 Bitter SC vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 271 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bitter | Lotus |
Model | SC | Esprit |
Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |