1973 Bitter CD vs. 2005 BMW 730
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 32 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 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bitter CD | 2005 BMW 730 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | CD | 730 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
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 | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |