1984 Bitter SC vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 674 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
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 (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bitter | Lotus |
Model | SC | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2299 mm |