1965 Holden EH vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 315 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | EH | Crown |
Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |