1973 Bitter CD vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica 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 193 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 1254 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Bitter | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CD | Minica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |
