1973 Bitter CD vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 17 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | CD | XJS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
