1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1995 BMW M3
To start off, 1995 BMW M3 is newer by 7 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, 1995 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M3 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1995 BMW M3 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Type III | M3 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |