1965 Holden EH vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 23 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, 1988 Volvo 760 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 207 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 760 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 760 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 | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | EH | 760 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
