1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 160 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Bitter Type III 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Bitter Chevrolet
Model Type III Corvette
Year Released 1988 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3849 cc 6998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 211 HP 429 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 635 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
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 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 75 L


 

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