1981 Bitter SC vs. 1981 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1981 Bitter SC and 1981 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 GMC Jimmy. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 595 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
Because 1981 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 GMC Jimmy (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1981 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Bitter | GMC |
| Model | SC | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
