1965 Holden EH vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 175 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 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Lexcen has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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 | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | EH | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
