1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring 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 128 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 270 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Type III | Touring |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
