1965 Holden EH vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 39 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, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 395 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Holden EH. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | EH | Life |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
