1981 Bitter SC vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 430 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | SC | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
