1981 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 177 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Dino weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1971 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Bitter | Fiat |
Model | SC | Dino |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |