1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana 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 @ 5100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 226 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana. 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, 1989 Nissan Santana, 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1989 Nissan Santana 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 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Bitter | Nissan |
Model | Type III | Santana |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |