1965 Holden EH vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1979 Reliant SE6 is newer by 14 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 65 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant SE6. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1979 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1979 Reliant SE6 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 | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Holden | Reliant |
| Model | EH | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
