1984 Bitter SC vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 157 kg more than 1984 Bitter SC. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
Model | SC | MK IX |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |