1979 Bitter SC vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 334 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1979 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | SC | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
