1981 Bitter SC vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 31 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 32 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Bitter | Subaru |
| Model | SC | Forester |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2616 mm |
