1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 690 kg more than 1958 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1958 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1958 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | FE |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
