1984 Bitter SC vs. 1961 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 565 kg more than 1984 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1961 Cadillac Sixty | |
Make | Bitter | Cadillac |
Model | SC | Sixty |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 6388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 582 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3300 mm |