1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 8 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 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden EH weights approximately 360 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310.
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, 1966 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1974 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1974 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1966 Holden EH | |
Make | Alpine | Holden |
Model | A 310 | EH |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |