1983 Bitter SC vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 12 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 39 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Bitter | Caterham |
| Model | SC | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |
