1982 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, both 1982 Bitter SC and 1982 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 20 more horse power than 1982 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 380 kg more than 1982 Renault 5. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1982 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Bitter | Renault |
| Model | SC | 5 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
