1986 Bitter SC vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 55 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 380 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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 (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bitter SC | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | SC | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |