1983 Bitter SC vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | SC | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
| 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 | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
