1957 Holden FE vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 44 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, 2001 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 630 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, 2001 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Holden FE | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FE | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
