1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 11 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bitter |
| Model | 420 | SC |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
