1957 Holden FE vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 56 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1559 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Holden FE | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Holden | GMC |
| Model | FE | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2946 mm |
