1981 Bitter SC vs. 1960 Steyr 500

To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 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 161 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 864 kg more than 1960 Steyr 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1960 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1960 Steyr 500 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.

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