1985 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Fiat 500
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. 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 (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1971 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Bitter | Fiat |
| Model | SC | 500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
