1984 Bitter SC vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

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