1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1965 Holden EH is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 595 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 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:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 750 | EH |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
