1981 Bitter SC vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Violet 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 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Nissan Violet. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Bitter | Nissan |
Model | SC | Violet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |