1965 Holden EH vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 13 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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 5 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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Skyline 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 | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | EH | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
