1957 Holden FE vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1957 Holden FE. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Holden FE | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | FE | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |