1984 Bitter SC vs. 1960 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 760 kg more than 1984 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1960 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Bitter | Chrysler |
| Model | SC | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3800 mm |
