1985 Bitter SC vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Bitter SC | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Bitter | Bristol |
Model | SC | 409 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |