1981 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, both 1981 Bitter SC and 1981 Volvo 343 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (117 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Bitter | Volvo |
Model | SC | 343 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |