1981 Bitter SC vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC 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 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (105 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SC | SC |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
