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


 

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