1967 AC 428 vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III. 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, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1988 Bitter Type III has manual transmission. 1988 Bitter Type III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
Make | AC | Bitter |
Model | 428 | Type III |
Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |