1966 Holden EH vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, both 1966 Holden EH and 1966 Jaguar E-Type were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 60 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1966 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1966 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Holden EH | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | EH | E-Type |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |