1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1973 Bitter CD
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 444 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1973 Bitter CD | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | A 70 | CD |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |
