1983 Bitter SC vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 7 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Bitter SC. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Bitter | De Tomaso |
| Model | SC | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
