1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 255 kg more 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | Type III | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
