1973 Bitter CD vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 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 152 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 854 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bitter CD | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | CD | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |