1965 Holden EH vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 690 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Holden | TVR |
Model | EH | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 7728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |