1973 Bitter CD vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (241 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | CD | XJ |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| 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 | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
