1982 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 540 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | SC | 818 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
