1973 Bitter CD vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 84 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Range Rover Evoque 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
| Model | CD | Range Rover Evoque |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4356 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2662 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
