1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 335 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | FE |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
