1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 245 kg more than 1964 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EH. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Statesman | 1964 Holden EH | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Statesman | EH |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |