1985 Bitter SC vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 151 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | SC | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2852 mm |
