1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1951 Holden FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1951 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1951 Holden FX | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 401 | FX |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |