1973 Bitter CD vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jensen Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jensen Healey 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 88 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 759 kg more than 1972 Jensen Healey. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1972 Jensen Healey has manual transmission. 1972 Jensen Healey 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Bitter | Jensen |
| Model | CD | Healey |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
