1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1969 Morgan 4
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 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 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 126 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 640 kg more than 1969 Morgan 4. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bitter | Morgan |
Model | Type III | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |