1973 Bitter CD vs. 1966 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 ZAZ 966 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 199 more horse power than 1966 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1966 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 980 kg more than 1966 ZAZ 966. 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1966 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Bitter | ZAZ |
| Model | CD | 966 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2170 mm |
