1973 Bitter CD vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 8 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Bitter | Dodge |
| Model | CD | Charger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| 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 | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
