1981 Bitter SC vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 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 47 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 230 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Bitter | Bristol |
| Model | SC | 406 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
