1995 Acura Legend vs. 1984 Bitter SC
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 5 kg more than 1995 Acura Legend.
Because 1984 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 1984 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1984 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Acura | Bitter |
| Model | Legend | SC |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2690 mm |
