1989 Suzuki Cappuccino vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 671 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino has manual transmission. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Suzuki | Bitter |
| Model | Cappuccino | SC |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 679 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2690 mm |
