1979 Bitter SC vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 28 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 72 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 44 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Bitter | Mitsubishi |
| Model | SC | Colt |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
