1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1979 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1979 Bitter SC | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bitter |
Model | 250 | SC |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |