1950 Holden FX vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 52 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (148 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 690 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
| Model | FX | Omega |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
