1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1959 Holden FE

To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 12 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 562 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE. 1971 Fiat 130 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. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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