1979 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1981 Holden Commodore 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. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bitter | Holden |
Model | SC | Commodore |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |