1986 Bitter SC vs. 2003 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Bitter SC would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 125 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.
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 Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 2003 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | Bitter | Bristol |
| Model | SC | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1475 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 105 L |
