1985 Bitter SC vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1985 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1985 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Bitter | Bristol |
| Model | SC | 408 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
