1983 Bitter SC vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1995 Marcos Mantara is newer by 12 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 670 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Bitter | Marcos |
| Model | SC | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
