1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona 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 173 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | Type III | Corona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |