1983 Bitter SC vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 29 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | SC | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
