1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 120 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (326 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Bitter | Chrysler |
| Model | Type III | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
