1966 Holden EH vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, both 1966 Holden EH and 1966 Triumph Vitesse were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden EH weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. 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 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1966 Triumph Vitesse has manual transmission. 1966 Triumph Vitesse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Holden EH | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Holden | Triumph |
| Model | EH | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2330 mm |
