1973 Bitter CD vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 22 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 29 more horse power than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 429 kg more than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet 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 | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Bitter | Venturi |
Model | CD | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |