1988 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Holden FE
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1957 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, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 730 | 1957 Holden FE | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 730 | FE |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
