1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 30 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tundra. 2010 Toyota Tundra 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. 2010 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | Type III | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
