1956 Holden FE vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1956 Holden FE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Holden FE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Holden FE | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FE | 328 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
