1981 Bitter SC vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 125 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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Bitter | Jensen |
| Model | SC | 541 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
