1976 Buick Estate vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 12 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 770 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1964 Holden EH | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Estate | EH |
Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2928 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |