1965 Holden EH vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 48 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 667 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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Holden | Dodge |
| Model | EH | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2946 mm |
