1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 34 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 531 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 65 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Sidewinder | EH |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
