1973 Bitter CD vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 379 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Bitter CD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Bitter | Subaru |
| Model | CD | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2645 mm |
