1965 Holden EH vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 6 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | EH | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |
