1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 165 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 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 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 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | Type III | 348 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
