1984 Bitter SC vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1995 Marcos Mantara is newer by 11 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1995 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 670 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Bitter | Marcos |
| Model | SC | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
