1981 Bitter SC vs. 1962 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jaguar MK II 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 57 more horse power than 1962 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1962 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 102 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1962 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | MK II |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
