1985 Bitter SC vs. 2003 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2003 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 18 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), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 140 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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 2003 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Bitter | Bristol |
| Model | SC | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
