1965 Holden EH vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 46 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 847 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, 2011 Nissan Quest, 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, 2011 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | EH | Quest |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3000 mm |
