1984 Bitter SC vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Bitter | De Tomaso |
| Model | SC | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
