1985 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (215 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (327 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Bitter SC | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bitter | Lotus |
Model | SC | Esprit |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3848 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 327 Nm | 405 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |