1983 Bitter SC vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 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 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 340 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Bitter | Bristol |
| Model | SC | 406 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
