1982 Bitter SC vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 322 kg more than 1982 Bitter SC.
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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Bitter | Nissan |
Model | SC | Frontier |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |