1983 Bitter SC vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1983 Bitter SC and 1983 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 55 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 380 kg more than 1983 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Bitter SC 1983 Toyota Corolla
Make Bitter Toyota
Model SC Corolla
Year Released 1983 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2968 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69.8 mm 77 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 970 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 50 L


 

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