1973 Bitter CD vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter 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, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 884 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | CD | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |
