1983 Bitter SC vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 Triumph Stag. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1976 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Bitter | Triumph |
| Model | SC | Stag |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
