1982 Bitter SC vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1982 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 470 kg more than 1982 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | SC | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
