1984 Bitter SC vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Bitter | Panoz |
Model | SC | Esperante |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |