1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 107 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 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro 1980 Bitter SC
Make Chevrolet Bitter
Model Camaro SC
Year Released 1972 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4097 cc 2968 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 98.2 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 69.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1457 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 75 L


 

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