1973 Bitter CD vs. 1973 BMW 525
To start off, both 1973 Bitter CD and 1973 BMW 525 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 83 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 344 kg more than 1973 BMW 525. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 525 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 | 1973 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | CD | 525 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
