1963 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Bitter CD
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 674 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1963 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1963 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1973 Bitter CD | |
| Make | AC | Bitter |
| Model | Cobra | CD |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
