1979 Bitter SC vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corolla 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 120 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 486 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | SC | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |