1977 BMW 528 vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 13 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 2,929 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 231 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, 1964 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 528 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:
1977 BMW 528 | 1964 Holden EH | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 528 | EH |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |