1983 Bitter SC vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1983 Bitter SC and 1983 Vauxhall Carlton 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 76 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 175 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Bitter | Vauxhall |
Model | SC | Carlton |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |