1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1989 TVR S2 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 60 more horse power than 1989 TVR S2. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 400 kg more than 1989 TVR S2. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Bitter | TVR |
| Model | Type III | S2 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |
