1973 Bitter CD vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 40 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 15 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Bitter | Aston Martin |
| Model | CD | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
