1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1986 Bitter SC
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 810 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500. 1986 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1986 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Fiat | Bitter |
| Model | 500 | SC |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 249 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 | 540 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |
