1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
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 Fairthorpe Rockette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette 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 139 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 589 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | |
Make | Bitter | Fairthorpe |
Model | Type III | Rockette |
Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
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 | 711 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |