1981 Bitter SC vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 580 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
Model | SC | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |