1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1989 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Buick Century is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bitter Type III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bitter Type III 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) has 102 more horse power than 1989 Buick Century. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Century.
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, 1989 Buick Century, 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) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Century. (183 Nm). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Century. 1989 Buick Century 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. 1989 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1989 Buick Century | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | Type III | Century |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 183 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2664 mm |