1957 Holden FE vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Holden FE weights approximately 40 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet.
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, 1957 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Holden FE | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FE | Violet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |