1965 Holden EH vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 69 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1976 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1976 Toyota Celica 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 | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | EH | Celica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
