1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen 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 111 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 185 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Bitter | Dodge |
| Model | Type III | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2870 mm |
