1986 Bitter SC vs. 1995 Fiat 126
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Bitter SC 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 152 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 955 kg more than 1995 Fiat 126. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1995 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Bitter | Fiat |
| Model | SC | 126 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 25 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
