1983 Bitter SC vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 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 121 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 495 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Bitter | Vauxhall |
| Model | SC | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
