1950 Holden FX vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 51 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, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige 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 2001 Lotus Exige.
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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | FX | Exige |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
