1985 Bitter SC vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 28 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 584 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | SC | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
