1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1982 Bitter SC
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 545 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC. 1982 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1982 Bitter SC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Bitter |
Model | Impala | SC |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |