1967 Holden HR vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1967 Holden HR is newer by 1 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 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Holden HR (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Holden HR should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 105 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, 1967 Holden HR (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 1966 Holden EH | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | HR | EH |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
