1973 Bitter CD vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 20 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, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1993 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 489 kg more than 1993 Toyota MR2. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota MR2. (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota MR2. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota MR2 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 | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | CD | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
