1982 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona 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 93 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 365 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | SC | Corona |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |