1959 Holden FE vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia is newer by 40 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, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 490 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, 1999 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | FE | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
