1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 2 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Bitter | De Tomaso |
Model | Type III | Pantera |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
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 | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 102 L |