1982 Bitter SC vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 202 kg more than 1966 Riley 4. 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1966 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Bitter | Riley |
| Model | SC | 4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
