1986 Bitter SC vs. 1974 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 560 kg more than 1974 Kia Brisa. 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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1974 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Bitter | Kia |
| Model | SC | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
