1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 12 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 150 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 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 | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | Type III | 360 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
