1986 Bitter SC vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 160 kg more than 1986 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | SC | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
