1973 Bitter CD vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 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) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 376 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Bitter CD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
| Model | CD | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
