1985 Bitter SC vs. 1998 Nissan President

To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 13 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 275 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1985 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1985 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Bitter SC 1998 Nissan President
Make Bitter Nissan
Model SC President
Year Released 1985 1998
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3848 cc 4494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 208 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 327 Nm 394 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3040 mm


 

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