1981 Bitter SC vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 17 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Sentia. 1998 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1981 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1981 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | SC | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
