1981 Bitter SC vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari is newer by 22 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 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 605 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, 2003 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 2003 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Bitter | GMC |
| Model | SC | Safari |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
