1973 Chrysler Centura vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 234 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Centura. 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Centura | 1980 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Chrysler | Bitter |
| Model | Centura | SC |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
