1983 Bitter SC vs. 2002 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2002 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 19 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti Q45 (288 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 170 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, 2002 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2002 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Bitter | Infiniti |
| Model | SC | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
