1983 Bitter SC vs. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 490 kg more than 1983 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
| Model | SC | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
