1959 Holden FE vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 280 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FE | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
