1983 Bitter SC vs. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 16 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, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Bitter | Nissan |
| Model | SC | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86.1 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
