1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 17 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Bitter | Lotus |
| Model | Type III | Exige |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 85 mm |
| 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 | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
