1956 BMW 503 vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503. 1980 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 503 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 503 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 503 | 1980 Bitter SC | |
Make | BMW | Bitter |
Model | 503 | SC |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |