1983 Bitter SC vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC 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 55 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (122 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 18 kg more than 1983 Bitter SC.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida. 1985 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1983 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1983 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | SC | Cressida |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |