1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1991 BMW 730
To start off, 1991 BMW 730 is newer by 3 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 26 more horse power than 1991 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 730 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1991 BMW 730 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Type III | 730 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |