1979 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, both 1979 Bitter SC and 1979 Buick Regal were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal 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 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1979 Buick Regal | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | SC | Regal |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |