1981 Bitter SC vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 24 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, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Bitter | Morgan |
| Model | SC | 44 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
