1979 Bitter SC vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2002 GMC Safari is newer by 23 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 599 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC. 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, 2002 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC. 2002 GMC Safari 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. 2002 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 2002 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Bitter | GMC |
| Model | SC | Safari |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
