1985 Bitter SC vs. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 340 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1973 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Bitter | De Tomaso |
| Model | SC | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
