1995 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 433 kg more than 1956 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, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Camaro | 1956 Holden FE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Camaro | FE |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
