1982 Bitter SC vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 125 kg more than 1982 Bitter SC.
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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 1978 Holden GTS | |
Make | Bitter | Holden |
Model | SC | GTS |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |