1957 Holden FE vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 440 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | FE | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4600 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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |