1950 Holden FX vs. 1997 Toyota Century

To start off, 1997 Toyota Century is newer by 47 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Century weights approximately 890 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. 1997 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. 1997 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Holden FX 1997 Toyota Century
Make Holden Toyota
Model FX Century
Year Released 1950 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2165 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 51 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1900 mm


 

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