1982 Bitter SC vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Bitter SC 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 62 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 215 kg more than 1983 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1982 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1982 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
