1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1988 Bitter Type III and 1988 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 58 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 85 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore. 1988 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1988 Bitter Type III has manual transmission. 1988 Bitter Type III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bitter | Holden |
Model | Type III | Commodore |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |