1979 Bitter SC vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 749 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Bitter | Cadillac |
| Model | SC | Calais |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3300 mm |
