1973 Bitter CD vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 39 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1066 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | CD | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 129 L |
