1983 Bitter SC vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 22 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 150 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, 2005 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | SC | NSX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
