1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1986 Bitter SC
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 520 kg more than 1986 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC. 1986 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1986 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Buick | Bitter |
| Model | Skylark | SC |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
