1984 Bitter SC vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Bitter SC.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
Model | SC | 109 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |