1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1985 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Prelude 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 104 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 325 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Bitter Type III is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Bitter Type III. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1985 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Bitter | Honda |
Model | Type III | Prelude |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 91 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |