1985 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1982 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 790 kg more than 1982 Morgan 4. 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 (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Bitter | Morgan |
| Model | SC | 4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
