1981 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 105 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 282 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1979 Mazda Montrose has manual transmission. 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Bitter | Mazda |
Model | SC | Montrose |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |