1959 Holden FE vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, both 1959 Holden FE and 1959 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Rover P4 (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Holden FE | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | FE | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2625 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |