1957 BMW 600 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 800 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | BMW | Bitter |
Model | 600 | SC |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2690 mm |