1984 Bitter SC vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Volvo 260. 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, 1984 Bitter SC (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Bitter | Volvo |
| Model | SC | 260 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
