1958 Austin A135 vs. 1985 Bitter SC
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC.
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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1985 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | A135 | SC |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |
