1986 Bitter SC vs. 1974 Bristol 411
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1974 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Bitter | Bristol |
| Model | SC | 411 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 6277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
