1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 11 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 579 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Bitter | TVR |
| Model | Type III | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
