1984 Bitter SC vs. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 522 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | SC | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3310 mm |
