1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans 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 127 more horse power than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. (84 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 890 kg more than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | |
| Make | Bitter | Lotus |
| Model | Type III | XI Le Mans |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2240 mm |
