1983 Bitter SC vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 770 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Publica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
