1959 BMW 700 vs. 1957 Holden FE
To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 2 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Holden FE weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1957 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1957 Holden FE | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 700 | FE |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |