1966 Holden EH vs. 1982 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1982 Peugeot 505 is newer by 16 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, 1982 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 115 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 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Peugeot 505. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1982 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1982 Peugeot 505 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Holden EH | 1982 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | EH | 505 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
