1979 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1979 Bitter SC and 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 109 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 471 kg more than 1979 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1979 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1979 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | SC | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |