1984 Bitter SC vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 24 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Bitter | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | SC | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
