1985 Bitter SC vs. 1994 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1994 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 9 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 131 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, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC. 1994 Bristol Blenheim 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. 1994 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1994 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Bitter | Bristol |
| Model | SC | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
