1983 Bitter SC vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1983 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1983 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Bitter SC 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Bitter Oldsmobile
Model SC Toronado
Year Released 1983 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2968 cc 6967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 385 HP
Torque 248 Nm 644 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 104.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69.8 mm 101 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3030 mm


 

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