1981 Bitter SC vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Bitter | Rover |
| Model | SC | P4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
