1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia 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 73 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 5 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Bitter | Lancia |
Model | Type III | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 69.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |