1958 Holden FE vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 55 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1172 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1958 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1958 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Holden FE | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FE | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
