1985 Bitter SC vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 745 kg more than 1969 Simca 1200S. 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 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Bitter | Simca |
| Model | SC | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |
