1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1942 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 670 kg more than 1942 Maserati 4CL.
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.
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1988 Bitter Type III | 1942 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Bitter | Maserati |
Model | Type III | 4CL |
Year Released | 1988 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |