1949 Austin 16 vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 20 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | 16 | Type III |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
