1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 500 kg more than 1981 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bitter |
| Model | Caprice | SC |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
