1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 6 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 21 more horse power than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 460 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Type III | SL |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 73.5 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 | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
