1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 395 kg more than 1965 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1978 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1978 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Avanti Avanti | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Avanti | Holden |
Model | Avanti | EH |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 6568 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |