1981 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, both 1981 Bitter SC and 1981 Renault 9 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 490 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Bitter | Renault |
| Model | SC | 9 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |
