1973 Bitter CD vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 108 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 349 kg more than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE has manual transmission. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE 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.
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1973 Bitter CD | 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CD | SE |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |