1950 Holden FX vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1956 Trabant P 70 is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 1950 Holden FX (51 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Holden FX weights approximately 120 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Holden | Trabant |
| Model | FX | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 22 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |
