1981 Bitter SC vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 705 kg more than 1981 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, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Bitter | Cadillac |
| Model | SC | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3300 mm |
