1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1962 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 755 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1962 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Bitter | Cadillac |
| Model | Type III | 62 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
