1973 Bitter CD vs. 2002 BMW 330
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 29 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 25 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 94 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2002 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | CD | 330 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| 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 | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
