1981 Bitter SC vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 296 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.
Because 1981 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | SC | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |