1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 19 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 24 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 785 kg more 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Bitter Type III | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Type III | Viano |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |