1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 800 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bitter |
| Model | Lagonda | Type III |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 2100 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |
