1984 Bitter SC vs. 2002 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2002 TVR Chimaera 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 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 TVR Chimaera.
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 (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2002 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Bitter | TVR |
| Model | SC | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
