1983 Bitter SC vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1983 Bitter SC and 1983 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 24 kg more than 1983 Bitter SC.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1983 Opel Senator | |
Make | Bitter | Opel |
Model | SC | Senator |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |