1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 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 91 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
| Model | Type III | Defender |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
