1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Bitter SC

To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 205 kg more than 1986 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 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC. 1986 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Chevrolet Corvette 1986 Bitter SC
Make Chevrolet Bitter
Model Corvette SC
Year Released 1979 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5765 cc 2968 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 177 HP
Torque 366 Nm 249 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2690 mm


 

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