1973 Bitter CD vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 866 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Bitter | Land Rover |
| Model | CD | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
