1981 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1981 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1981 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Bitter | Holden |
Model | SC | Monaro |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |