1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 18 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 950 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
Model | Type III | Suburban |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |