1983 Bitter SC vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 20 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 360 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
