1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 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 167 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 370 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Bitter | Skoda |
Model | Type III | 440 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |