1983 Bitter SC vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 340 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Bitter | Pontiac |
| Model | SC | GTO |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
