1984 Bitter SC vs. 2000 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2000 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 16 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 Bitter SC. 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, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2000 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
