1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
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 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore 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 96 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 130 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Bitter | Opel |
Model | Type III | Commodore |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |