1981 Bitter SC vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 510 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | SC | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
