1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 1 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | AMC | Bitter |
Model | Hornet | SC |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |