1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 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, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 1980 Bitter SC | |
Make | Cadillac | Bitter |
Model | Catera | SC |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |