1973 Bitter CD vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 23 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 84 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | CD | XK |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| 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 | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
