1959 Holden FE vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 53 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 555 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 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Holden FE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | FE | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2624 mm |
