1973 Bitter CD vs. 1973 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1973 Bitter CD and 1973 Reliant Scimitar 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 103 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 530 kg more than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1973 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1973 Reliant Scimitar 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 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Bitter | Reliant |
Model | CD | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |