1973 Bitter CD vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS 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 48 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 649 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Bitter | Marcos |
| Model | CD | TS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2230 mm |
