1982 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1982 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 183 kg more than 1982 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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Bitter | Jensen |
| Model | SC | SP |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
