1957 Talbot Lago America vs. 1986 Bitter SC
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 350 kg more than 1957 Talbot Lago America. 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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot Lago America. 1986 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1957 Talbot Lago America has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot Lago America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Talbot Lago America | 1986 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Talbot | Bitter |
| Model | Lago America | SC |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
