1967 Holden HR vs. 2008 Mazda Etude

To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.

Because 1967 Holden HR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Holden HR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 1967 Holden HR has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Holden HR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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