1964 Holden EH vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. 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 32 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden EH weights approximately 305 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1974 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1974 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Holden EH | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | EH | 818 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2929 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2320 mm |