1973 Bitter CD vs. 1992 BMW 538
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 19 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, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 538. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 538.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1992 BMW 538 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | CD | 538 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
