1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 212 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | Type III | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 3.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
