1981 Bitter SC vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 280 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | SC | GS |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
