1965 Holden EH vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 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, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 Holden EH.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 504 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 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | EH | 504 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
