1985 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bitter SC 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 55 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (122 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Bitter | Opel |
| Model | SC | Omega |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
