1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 310 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404. 1980 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 404 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1980 Bitter SC | |
Make | Bristol | Bitter |
Model | 404 | SC |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |