1966 Holden EH vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 111 kg more than 1966 Holden EH.

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 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Holden EH 1968 Nissan Gloria
Make Holden Nissan
Model EH Gloria
Year Released 1966 1968
Engine Size 2930 cc 1988 cc
Horse Power 100 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1185 kg 1296 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2700 mm


 

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