1980 Bitter SC vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
