1988 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC. 1980 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 911 | 1980 Bitter SC | |
Make | Porsche | Bitter |
Model | 911 | SC |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 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 | 1230 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |