1984 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 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 128 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 690 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | SC | 616 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2480 mm |
