2008 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 231 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 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 1979 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1979 Bitter SC | |
Make | Honda | Bitter |
Model | Civic | SC |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2968 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |