1965 Holden EH vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 45 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 541 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.
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, 2010 Buick Lucerne, 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Holden | Buick |
| Model | EH | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2936 mm |
