1967 Holden HR vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 42 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 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 161 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2009 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | HR | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
