1985 Bitter SC vs. 2004 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 19 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 124 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 2004 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | Bitter | Bristol |
| Model | SC | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
