1965 Holden EH vs. 1987 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Commodore weights approximately 30 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, 1987 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Commodore 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 | 1987 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | EH | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
