1980 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Buick Estate
To start off, 1984 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 535 kg more than 1980 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC. 1984 Buick Estate 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. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1984 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | SC | Estate |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
