1980 Bitter SC vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 32 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 450 kg more than 1980 Bitter SC. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1980 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1980 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | XK |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
