1983 Bitter SC vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 420 kg more than 1978 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Bitter | Seat |
| Model | SC | 124 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
