1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 105 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 37 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Bitter | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Type III | 2000 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 71 L |