1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
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 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald 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 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 520 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Bitter | Triumph |
| Model | Type III | Herald |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |
