1973 Bitter CD vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 359 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 308 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 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | CD | 308 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
