1995 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Bitter CD
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 22 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, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 227 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1973 Bitter CD | |
| Make | Acura | Bitter |
| Model | NSX | CD |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2690 mm |
