1984 Bitter SC vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 360 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SC | SL |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 102.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
