2000 AC Aceca vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 35 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 325 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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2000 AC Aceca 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:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Aceca | EH |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
