1957 Holden FE vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 505 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.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Holden FE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FE | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
