1984 Bitter SC vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 Jensen SV-8.
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, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Bitter | Jensen |
| Model | SC | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
