1971 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 765 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Bitter |
| Model | Toronado | SC |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
