1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 210 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Because 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Bitter Type III. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Bitter | Suzuki |
| Model | Type III | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
