1950 Holden FX vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1951 Riley RM A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 265 kg more than 1950 Holden FX.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 1951 Riley RM A | |
Make | Holden | Riley |
Model | FX | RM A |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |