1963 Holden EJ vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden EJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 296 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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, 1963 Holden EJ (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Holden EJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Holden EJ | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | EJ | Vanette |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2080 mm |