1980 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC 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 125 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. 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 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Bitter | Opel |
| Model | SC | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
