1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2002 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2002 Saturn Sky 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 260 kg more than 2002 Saturn Sky.
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) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Saturn Sky. (259 Nm). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 2002 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Bitter | Saturn |
Model | Type III | Sky |
Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 259 Nm |
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 | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |