1981 Bitter SC vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric 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 103 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Bitter | Nissan |
Model | SC | Cedric |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |