1984 Bitter SC vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 538 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. 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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bitter | Porsche |
Model | SC | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |