1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1984 BMW 725
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 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 63 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1984 BMW 725 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Type III | 725 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2810 mm |