1981 Bitter SC vs. 2000 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 19 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 390 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, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 2000 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Bitter | Bristol |
| Model | SC | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
