1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 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 101 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Type III | 220 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
