1965 Holden EH vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1965 Holden EH is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1965 Holden EH.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Holden EH. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | EH | 109 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 238 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |