1949 Holden FX vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1949 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1949 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Holden FX weights approximately 152 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1949 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Holden FX | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2380 mm |
