1984 Bitter SC vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Bitter SC.
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, 1984 Bitter SC (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Bitter | Rover |
| Model | SC | P5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
