1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 476 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818. 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818. 1979 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1973 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1973 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 818 | 1979 Bitter SC | |
Make | Mazda | Bitter |
Model | 818 | SC |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2690 mm |