1965 Holden EH vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 19 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 629 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
Model | EH | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |