1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
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 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 38 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Type III | 300 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |