1983 Bitter SC vs. 1962 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 870 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1962 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Bitter | Steyr |
| Model | SC | 500D |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
