1981 Bitter SC vs. 1958 Fiat Campagnola

To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 60 kg more than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1958 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1981 Bitter SC 1958 Fiat Campagnola
Make Bitter Fiat
Model SC Campagnola
Year Released 1981 1958
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2969 cc 1901 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 180 HP 60 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95.1 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69.8 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 7.5:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 3650 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2260 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 38 L