1984 Bitter SC vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Bitter | Subaru |
| Model | SC | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2619 mm |
