1973 Bitter CD vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 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 11 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 427 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Bitter | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CD | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
