1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 840 kg more than 1959 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1983 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | A 40 | SC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2690 mm |
