1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 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 48 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Bitter | Fiat |
| Model | Type III | 130 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
