1985 Bitter SC vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 152 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 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | XJR |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
