1986 Bitter SC vs. 1977 Buick Estate
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 Bitter SC.
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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bitter SC | 1977 Buick Estate | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | SC | Estate |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |