1965 Holden EH vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 47 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 550 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 328 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 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | EH | 328 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
