1983 Bitter SC vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 392 kg more than 1983 Bitter SC.
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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | MK V |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
