1983 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Morgan 4
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Morgan 4 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 92 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 690 kg more than 1979 Morgan 4. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1979 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Bitter | Morgan |
| Model | SC | 4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
