1980 Bitter SC vs. 2004 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 Samsung SM5 is newer by 24 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 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 56 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 24 kg more than 2004 Samsung SM5. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 2004 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Bitter | Samsung |
| Model | SC | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
