1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bitter |
Model | 190 | SC |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2461 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |