1964 Holden EH vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 2,928 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden EH weights approximately 315 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1964 Holden EH is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Holden EH. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Holden EH | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | EH | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2928 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2210 mm |