1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1983 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 575 kg more than 1983 Westfield ZEI.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1983 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Bitter | Westfield |
| Model | Type III | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2340 mm |
