1984 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 5 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1971 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | SC | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
