1984 Bitter SC vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 415 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. 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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | Bitter | Holden |
| Model | SC | EH |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
