1964 Holden EH vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 17 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | EH | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2929 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
