1958 Holden FE vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Holden FE weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1958 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Holden FE | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FE | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |