1980 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 445 kg more than 1980 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1980 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1980 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bitter SC | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Bitter | Oldsmobile |
Model | SC | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |