1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 530 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1980 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Opel Kadett | 1980 Bitter SC | |
Make | Opel | Bitter |
Model | Kadett | SC |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |