1986 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1986 Bitter SC and 1986 Citroen Visa were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 710 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Bitter | Citroen |
| Model | SC | Visa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
