1959 Holden FE vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 355 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.
Because 1959 Holden FE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Holden FE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Holden FE | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FE | Picnic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |