1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 14 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, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 134 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1988 Bitter Type III has manual transmission. 1988 Bitter Type III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bitter | Honda |
Model | Type III | NSX |
Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |