1981 Bitter SC vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 546 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm). This means 1965 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 | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | SC | Riviera |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 603 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |