1950 Holden FX vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 18 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, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Holden FX weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
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 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | FX | Olympia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |