1981 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. 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 79 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Bitter | Volvo |
| Model | SC | 360 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
