1973 Bitter CD vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, both 1973 Bitter CD and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 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 1 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 89 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bitter CD | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CD | 450 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |