1984 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, both 1984 Bitter SC and 1984 Rover 3500 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 169 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500.
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 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | Bitter | Rover |
Model | SC | 3500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |