1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan 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 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Bitter | TVR |
| Model | Type III | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
