1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC. 1980 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1972 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1972 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1980 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Buick | Bitter |
| Model | Skylark | SC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 1605 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
