1965 Holden EH vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento 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 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 514 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 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Holden EH. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento 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, 2013 Kia Sorento (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | EH | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
