1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 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 81 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (130 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 61 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Type III | 250 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| 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 | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
