1984 Bitter SC vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1973 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Bitter SC (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | SC | Chante |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2210 mm |
