1984 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Bristol 412
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 90 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1979 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Bitter | Bristol |
Model | SC | 412 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |