1983 Bitter SC vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 160 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. 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, 1977 Buick Regal (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1983 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1983 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1977 Buick Regal | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | SC | Regal |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |