1985 Bitter SC vs. 1985 Maserati 228
To start off, both 1985 Bitter SC and 1985 Maserati 228 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 335 kg more than 1985 Maserati 228.
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 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1985 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Bitter | Maserati |
| Model | SC | 228 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
