1985 Bitter SC vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | XJS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
