1983 Bitter SC vs. 1970 Buick Skylark

To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 280 kg more 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Bitter SC 1970 Buick Skylark
Make Bitter Buick
Model SC Skylark
Year Released 1983 1970
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2968 cc 5723 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 177 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69.8 mm 97.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 5430 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2950 mm


 

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