2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 670 kg more than 1980 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1980 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Land Rover | Bitter |
| Model | Discovery | SC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
