1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1972 Buick Skylark
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 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 305 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1972 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | Type III | Skylark |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |