1983 Bitter SC vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 27 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 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 84 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | SC | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3250 mm |