1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 85 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, 2009 BMW M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Type III | M3 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
