1986 Bitter SC vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 350 kg more than 1957 Talbot 2500. 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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Bitter | Talbot |
| Model | SC | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
