1984 Bitter SC vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 598 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. 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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Bitter | Opel |
| Model | SC | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
