1965 Holden EH vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 34 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 185 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Honda NSX 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 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | EH | NSX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
