1986 Bitter SC vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 605 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1986 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | SC | 626 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
