1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus
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 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus 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 61 more horse power than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. (150 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus | |
| Make | Bitter | Talbot |
| Model | Type III | Sunbeam-Lotus |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| 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 | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
