1979 Bitter SC vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 570 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Bitter | Opel |
Model | SC | Olympia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |