1950 Holden FX vs. 1988 Honda Concerto

To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 38 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 120 kg more than 1950 Holden FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1950 Holden FX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Holden FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.

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