1959 Holden FE vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Holden FE.
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 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Holden FE | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FE | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |