1981 Bitter SC vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 222 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 130 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:
1981 Bitter SC | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Bitter | Fiat |
Model | SC | 130 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |