1965 Holden EH vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 4 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 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 285 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Holden | Plymouth |
Model | EH | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 6285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |