1982 Bitter SC vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 705 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Bitter | Opel |
| Model | SC | Record |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
