1984 Bitter SC vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 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 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 87 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1108 kg more than 1984 Bitter SC.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
| Model | SC | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
