1983 Bitter SC vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Bitter | Pontiac |
| Model | SC | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
