1984 Bitter SC vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 Jensen 541. 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 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Bitter | Jensen |
Model | SC | 541 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |