1981 Bitter SC vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 31 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1198 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
| Model | SC | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |
