1984 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 640 kg more than 1986 Pontiac 1000. 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 (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Bitter | Pontiac |
| Model | SC | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
