1973 Bitter CD vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 33 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 5,506 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 161 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CD | CL |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
