1986 Bitter SC vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Bitter | Wartburg |
| Model | SC | 311 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
