1983 Bitter SC vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora 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 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 570 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Bitter | TVR |
| Model | SC | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
