1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody

To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 440 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.

Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Bitter Type III. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer significantly more control. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.

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