1983 Bitter SC vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, both 1983 Bitter SC and 1983 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 100 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC. 1983 Buick Electra 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. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1983 Buick Electra | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | SC | Electra |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |