1983 Bitter SC vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 Volvo 245. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Bitter | Volvo |
| Model | SC | 245 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
