1954 Austin A vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 675 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | A | Type III |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
