1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 290 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | Type III | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
