1973 Bitter CD vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 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 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 324 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 968 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 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Bitter | Porsche |
Model | CD | 968 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 92 L |