1964 Holden EH vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 14 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden EH weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 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 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | EH | 924 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2929 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |