1984 Bitter SC vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 17 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1008 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1098 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Bitter | Lotec |
| Model | SC | Sirius |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
