1948 Holden FX vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 587 kg more than 1948 Holden FX. 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 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Holden FX | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FX | Supra |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
