1981 Bitter SC vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 216 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC. 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Supra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
