1945 Austin 16 vs. 1982 Bitter SC
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 320 kg more than 1945 Austin 16. 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1982 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | 16 | SC |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
