1982 Bitter SC vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 17 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 630 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | SC | MR-S |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
