1985 Bitter SC vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 5 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 139 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
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 (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | SC | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
