1985 Bitter SC vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, both 1985 Bitter SC and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 83 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 230 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SC | 250 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
