1982 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 780 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | SC | Corolla |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |