1985 Bitter SC vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 369 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | SC | Impala |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 6490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
