1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Bitter SC
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 630 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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, 1984 Bitter SC (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1984 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | A 40 | SC |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
