1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1986 Bitter SC
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. 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 118 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 438 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 1986 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1986 Bitter SC | |
Make | Fiat | Bitter |
Model | 124 | SC |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |