1979 Bitter SC vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC 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 4 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 121 kg more than 1998 Toyota MR2. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | SC | MR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |