1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, both 1988 Bitter Type III and 1988 Honda Concerto 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 76 more horse power than 1988 Honda Concerto. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 210 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto. 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, 1988 Honda Concerto, 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Concerto. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Bitter | Honda |
Model | Type III | Concerto |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |