1984 Bitter SC vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 750 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Bitter SC (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Bitter | Trabant |
| Model | SC | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
