1985 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (155 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 364 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208. 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, 1985 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 208 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
