1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1964 Holden EJ
To start off, 1965 Fiat 2300 is newer by 1 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 180 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.
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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 2300 | 1964 Holden EJ | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 2300 | EJ |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
