1973 Bitter CD vs. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe 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 112 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 614 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | CD | RX 4 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
