1980 Bitter SC vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 15 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 165 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Bitter | Rover |
| Model | SC | 200 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
