1973 Bitter CD vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 34 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | CD | Express |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
