1981 Bitter SC vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica 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 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 880 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Bitter | Mitsubishi |
| Model | SC | Minica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |
