1973 Bitter CD vs. 1972 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat Dino 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 49 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 324 kg more than 1972 Fiat Dino. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1972 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Bitter | Fiat |
| Model | CD | Dino |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
