1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Renault 5 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 53 more horse power than 1982 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 330 kg more than 1982 Renault 5. 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 1982 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1982 Renault 5 | |
Make | Bitter | Renault |
Model | Type III | 5 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |