1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 390 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 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 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 550 | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | Type III | 550 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.4 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 | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 114 L |