1983 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 323 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 124 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 500 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | SC | 323 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
