1984 Bitter SC vs. 1961 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 781 kg more than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. 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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Bitter | Hudson |
| Model | SC | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2170 mm |
