1985 Bitter SC vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 15 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC.
Because 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1985 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
