1965 Holden EH vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 185 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | EH | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2355 mm |
