1973 Bitter CD vs. 2001 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 28 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 94 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2001 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | CD | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 458 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
