1982 Bitter SC vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Opel Commodore. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Bitter | Opel |
Model | SC | Commodore |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |