1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1957 Holden FE
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 2 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 10 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, 1957 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1957 Holden FE | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 1500 | FE |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
