1964 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Autobianchi Stellina 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 184 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 640 kg more than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Autobianchi Stellina | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Bitter |
| Model | Stellina | Type III |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 660 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 75 L |
