1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 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 91 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 270 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | A 90 | Type III |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
