1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, both 1981 Fiat 131 and 1981 Bitter SC 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 245 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 131 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 Fiat 131 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Fiat | Bitter |
| Model | 131 | SC |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
