1985 Porsche 911 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1985 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 140 kg more than 1985 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Porsche 911 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | Porsche | Bitter |
Model | 911 | SC |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |