1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 9 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 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 280 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bitter | Pontiac |
Model | Type III | Firebird |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5669 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |