1965 Holden EH vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 787 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 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | EH | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
