1979 Bitter SC vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 74 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | SC | Century |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |