1986 Bitter SC vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 10 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 250 kg more than 1986 Bitter SC. 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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bitter SC | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Bitter | Vauxhall |
Model | SC | Carlton |
Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |