1985 Bitter SC vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 595 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Bitter SC (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Bitter | Volkswagen |
| Model | SC | Passat |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
