1982 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 85 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 300 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Bitter | Nissan |
Model | SC | Skyline |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |