1983 Bitter SC vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony

To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 770 kg more than 1974 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Bitter SC 1974 Hyundai Pony
Make Bitter Hyundai
Model SC Pony
Year Released 1983 1974
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2968 cc 1238 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 178 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69.8 mm 74 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2350 mm