1973 Bitter CD vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 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) has 177 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 754 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Bitter | Wartburg |
| Model | CD | 311 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |
