1957 Holden FE vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 53 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Holden FE weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE. 2010 Suzuki Equator 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. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Holden FE | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Holden | Suzuki |
| Model | FE | Equator |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
