1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 21 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, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 26 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Type III | 125 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
