1965 Holden EH vs. 1994 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1994 Mazda Sentia is newer by 29 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), 1994 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 375 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, 1994 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 1994 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | EH | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| 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 | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
