1984 Bitter SC vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 525 kg more than 1974 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 (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | SC | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
