1984 Bitter SC vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 526 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3250 mm |
