1985 Bitter SC vs. 1976 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 620 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1985 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1976 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Bitter | Lancia |
| Model | SC | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2190 mm |
