1973 Bitter CD vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 156 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD. 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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | Bitter | Chrysler |
| Model | CD | C |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
