1981 Bitter SC vs. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus is newer by 18 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus weights approximately 640 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot Nautilus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1999 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Bitter | Peugeot |
| Model | SC | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
