1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 5 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 4,943 cc, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (742 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 531 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 350 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, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro 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 | 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Bitter | Lotec |
| Model | Type III | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 742 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 347 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 | 1650 kg |
