1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT 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 | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | Type III | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
