1981 Bitter SC vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 430 kg more than 1985 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Bitter | Opel |
| Model | SC | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 101 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 920 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 |
