1959 Holden FE vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 52 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 810 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1959 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1959 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FE | 535 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2968 mm |
