1973 Bitter CD vs. 1973 Morgan 4

To start off, both 1973 Bitter CD and 1973 Morgan 4 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 141 more horse power than 1973 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1973 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1973 Morgan 4. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1973 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1973 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4
Make Bitter Morgan
Model CD 4
Year Released 1973 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5353 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 226 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1724 kg 660 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2450 mm


 

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