1970 Avanti Avanti vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1970 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 315 kg more than 1965 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.
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1970 Avanti Avanti | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Avanti | Holden |
Model | Avanti | EH |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |