1957 Holden FE vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart ForTwo (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE.
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 Smart ForTwo (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2008 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE. 2008 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1957 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1957 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Holden FE | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | FE | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1870 mm |
