1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 3 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 3 more horse power than 1991 Alpine V6. (208 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 65 kg more than 1991 Alpine V6. 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, 1991 Alpine V6 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine V6 | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Alpine | Bitter |
| Model | V6 | Type III |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |
