1979 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Citroen Mehari
To start off, both 1979 Bitter SC and 1979 Citroen Mehari were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 148 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 801 kg more than 1979 Citroen Mehari. 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, 1979 Citroen Mehari, 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1979 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Bitter | Citroen |
Model | SC | Mehari |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |