1986 Bitter SC vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 630 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bitter SC | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | SC | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1986 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |