1986 Bitter SC vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Bitter SC would be higher. 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 136 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 905 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Bitter | Renault |
| Model | SC | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
