1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1984 Bitter SC
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 15 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 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 850 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 1984 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bitter |
| Model | Azure | SC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
