1980 Bitter SC vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 48 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC. 1993 Holden Commodore 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. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bitter SC | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bitter | Holden |
Model | SC | Commodore |
Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |