1984 Bitter SC vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | SC | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
