1973 Bitter CD vs. 1980 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1980 Land Rover Serie III 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 324 kg more than 1980 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Bitter CD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1980 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1980 Land Rover Serie III 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 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
Model | CD | Serie III |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |