1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1962 Fiat 2300
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 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 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 107 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 10 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1962 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Bitter | Fiat |
Model | Type III | 2300 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |