1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 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) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 855 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Abarth | Bitter |
| Model | 500 | Type III |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 211 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
