1973 Bitter CD vs. 2000 BMW Z3
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 27 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 59 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 338 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2000 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | CD | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
