1983 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 16 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | SC | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
