2011 Tesla Roadster vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Tesla | Bitter |
| Model | Roadster | SC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2690 mm |
