1986 Bitter SC vs. 1996 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Bitter SC would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 250 kg more than 1986 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1996 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | SC | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
