1981 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Volvo 260
To start off, both 1981 Bitter SC and 1981 Volvo 260 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 260. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 260 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 260. (231 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1981 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Bitter | Volvo |
| Model | SC | 260 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
