1979 Lada S vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lada S would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 Lada S.
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. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1979 Lada S has manual transmission. 1979 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lada S | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | Lada | Bitter |
Model | S | SC |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |