1983 Bitter SC vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1983 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SC | 500 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 5.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3300 mm |