1981 Bitter SC vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 26 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 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 100 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Bitter | Mitsubishi |
Model | SC | Galant |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |