1973 Bitter CD vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 984 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Bitter CD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
| Model | CD | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
