1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Holden FE weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 2000 | FE |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
