1981 Bitter SC vs. 1964 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 390 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1964 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Bitter | Fiat |
| Model | SC | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
