1981 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, both 1981 Bitter SC and 1981 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Bluebird 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 1981 Nissan Bluebird
Make Bitter Nissan
Model SC Bluebird
Year Released 1981 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2969 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 180 HP 81 HP
Torque 248 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2530 mm


 

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