1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 28 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 885 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1966 Holden EH | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Roadmaster | EH |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
