1982 Bitter SC vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Bitter SC 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 70 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 670 kg more than 1982 Bitter SC.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Bitter | Fiat |
| Model | SC | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
