1985 Bitter SC vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 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 172 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 655 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Bitter SC (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Bitter | Wartburg |
| Model | SC | 311 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
