1983 Bitter SC vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 780 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | SC | Corolla |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |