1980 Bitter SC vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 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 88 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 520 kg more than 1967 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Bitter | Opel |
| Model | SC | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 44 L |
