1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1991 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1991 Toyota Previa 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 79 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Previa weights approximately 315 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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, 1991 Toyota Previa, 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1991 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | Type III | Previa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
