2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure 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 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC.
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 Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1983 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1983 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1983 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bitter |
| Model | Azure | SC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 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 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
