1983 Bitter SC vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 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 84 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 160 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Bitter | Rover |
| Model | SC | P4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
