1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit 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 52 more horse power than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1981 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 233 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bitter | Lotus |
Model | Type III | Esprit |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 31 L |