1979 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Citroen Dyane
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Citroen Dyane 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 153 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 766 kg more than 1971 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Citroen Dyane, 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 1971 Citroen Dyane | |
| Make | Bitter | Citroen |
| Model | SC | Dyane |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 68.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 59 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
