1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 40 and 1964 Holden EH were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,929 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden EH weights approximately 425 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40. 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, 1964 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1964 Holden EH | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 40 | EH |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |