1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
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 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce 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 141 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 150 kg more than 1972 Mazda Luce. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | Type III | Luce |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
