1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1972 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 855 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1966 Holden EH | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Riviera | EH |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
