1981 Bitter SC vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 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 46 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 90 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | 240 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| 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 | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 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 | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
