1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1982 Bitter SC
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore. 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC. 1982 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1982 Bitter SC | |
Make | Holden | Bitter |
Model | Commodore | SC |
Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2690 mm |