1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 8 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 470 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 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 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | Type III | F355 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 294 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 | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
