1965 Holden EH vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 215 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | EH | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |