1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 36 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 426 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | Caterham | Holden |
| Model | Super 7 | FE |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
