1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1986 Bitter SC
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 360 kg more than 1986 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1986 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Dodge | Bitter |
| Model | Charger | SC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |
