2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 985 kg more than 1983 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 753 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1983 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bitter |
| Model | Arnage | SC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
