1983 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Bitter SC
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 3 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. Both 1983 Bitter SC and 1986 Bitter SC are equipped with a 2,968 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 177 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1986 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Bitter | Bitter |
| Model | SC | SC |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
