1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Bitter SC
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bitter |
| Model | V8 Vantage | SC |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
