1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2010 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2010 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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, 2010 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster 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) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 2010 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bitter | Holden |
Model | Type III | Commodore |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |