1985 Bitter SC vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1985 Bitter SC (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 600 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1710 mm |
