1981 Bitter SC vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 290 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (535 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | XK |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
