1984 Bitter SC vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 23 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 280 kg more than 2007 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 (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | SC | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
