1986 Bitter SC vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 355 kg more than 1986 Bitter SC.
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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SC | 300B |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |
