1966 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1966 Holden HD
To start off, both 1966 Bizzarrini A3C and 1966 Holden HD were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1966 Holden HD. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden HD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bizzarrini A3C weights approximately 60 kg more than 1966 Holden HD. 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, 1966 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bizzarrini A3C | 1966 Holden HD | |
Make | Bizzarrini | Holden |
Model | A3C | HD |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 361 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |