1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo 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 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 230 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 Lamborghini Diablo (617 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo 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 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Bitter | Lamborghini |
| Model | Type III | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
