1965 Holden EH vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 25 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Because 1965 Holden EH is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Holden EH. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto 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 | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | EH | Concerto |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |