1985 Bitter SC vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 13 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 613 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Bitter | TVR |
| Model | SC | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
