1973 Bitter CD vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 849 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bitter CD. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bitter CD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Bitter | GMC |
| Model | CD | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 119 L |
