1981 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 294 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Bitter | Mitsubishi |
Model | SC | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |