1983 Bitter SC vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 26 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Bitter | Smart |
| Model | SC | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |
