1973 Bitter CD vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1973 Bitter CD and 1973 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 26 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD. 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 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Bitter | Pontiac |
| Model | CD | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
