1983 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 145 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC. 1979 Buick Regal 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. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1979 Buick Regal | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | SC | Regal |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4348 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |