1958 Holden FE vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 38 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 280 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Holden FE | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FE | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |