1980 Bitter SC vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 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 119 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 490 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Bitter | Simca |
| Model | SC | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2230 mm |
