1950 Holden FX vs. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 50 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 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 498 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 280 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, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FX | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 549 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
