1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 100 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen W12.
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 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Bitter | Volkswagen |
| Model | Type III | W12 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 3.5 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
