1965 Holden EH vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 44 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 56 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Because 1965 Holden EH is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Holden EH. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | EH | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
