1980 Bitter SC vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 320 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Bitter | Volvo |
| Model | SC | 120 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
