1964 Holden EJ vs. 1997 Honda Legend

To start off, 1997 Honda Legend is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EJ would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 540 kg more than 1964 Holden EJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1964 Holden EJ 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 EJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend, 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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EJ.

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