1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 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) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Bitter | Porsche |
Model | Type III | 914 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 290 mm |