1981 Bitter SC vs. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 550 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, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1981 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1981 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
Model | SC | Caprice |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |