1981 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC 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 105 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 354 kg more than 1982 Opel Manta. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Manta 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Bitter | Opel |
Model | SC | Manta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |