1986 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, both 1986 Bitter SC and 1986 Nissan Santana were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana. 1986 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1986 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1986 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Bitter | Nissan |
| Model | SC | Santana |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
