1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 320 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 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra 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 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | Type III | Supra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |