1965 Holden EH vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1968 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota 2000GT 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 | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | EH | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |