1973 Bitter CD vs. 1975 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1975 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bitter CD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bitter CD would be higher. Both 1973 Bitter CD and 1975 Bitter Diplomat are equipped with a 5,353 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 44 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1975 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Bitter | Bitter |
| Model | CD | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
