1973 Bitter CD vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 7 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 106 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD. 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | CD | Pinin |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |