1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1965 Holden EH is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 2200 | EH |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
