1990 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 225 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
Because 1981 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Buick | Bitter |
| Model | Electra | SC |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2690 mm |
