1983 Bitter SC vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 16 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 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 665 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 520 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 742 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Bitter | Lotec |
| Model | SC | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
