2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1965 Holden EH

To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 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 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 645 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.

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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 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.

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