1984 Bitter SC vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 18 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 335 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | SC | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
