1950 Holden FX vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 43 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Century (154 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 830 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.
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, 1993 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1950 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1950 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FX | Century |
Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 154 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |