1986 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1986 Bitter SC and 1986 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Lancia Thema. (120 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1986 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 200 kg more than 1986 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1986 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Bitter | Lancia |
| Model | SC | Thema |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
