1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1957 Holden FE
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 40 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 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1444 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1957 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1957 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1957 Holden FE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Express | FE |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2670 mm |
