1982 Bitter SC vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 95 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Crown |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
