1984 Bitter SC vs. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 101 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | SC | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
