1986 Bitter SC vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 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 85 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 150 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. 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 (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Bitter | Rover |
| Model | SC | P4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
