1984 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Volvo 760

To start off, both 1984 Bitter SC and 1984 Volvo 760 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.

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 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Bitter SC 1984 Volvo 760
Make Bitter Volvo
Model SC 760
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2968 cc 2316 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2780 mm


 

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