1973 Bitter CD vs. 1975 Mazda 818

To start off, 1975 Mazda 818 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. 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 158 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 724 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.

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