1985 Bitter SC vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 845 kg more than 1968 Opel Kadett. 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, 1985 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Bitter | Opel |
| Model | SC | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
