1983 Bitter SC vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 30 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 3,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 270 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | SC | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2415 mm |
