1980 Bitter SC vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, both 1980 Bitter SC and 1980 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 375 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC. 1980 Buick Electra 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. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | SC | Electra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
