1983 Bitter SC vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 13 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 118 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 560 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | Bitter | Renault |
| Model | SC | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 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 | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
