1958 Holden FE vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 16 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, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Holden FE | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Holden | Lada |
| Model | FE | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
