1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C 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 107 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
| Model | 6C | Type III |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
