1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1984 Bitter SC
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 750 kg more than 1984 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, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1984 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bitter |
| Model | Brooklands | SC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
