1981 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 3 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 90 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Bitter | Volvo |
Model | SC | 740 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
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 | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2950 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |