1985 Bitter SC vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 425 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1985 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1985 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | SC | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |
