1985 Bitter SC vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 385 kg more than 1987 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Bitter SC (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | SC | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
