1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 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 102 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
Model | 90 | Type III |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |