1981 Bitter SC vs. 1962 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph TR4 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 77 more horse power than 1962 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 430 kg more than 1962 Triumph TR4. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph TR4. (173 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1962 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Bitter | Triumph |
| Model | SC | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |
